Veterinary Technician – Primary Care
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital – Mount Laurel, NJ
Make a Difference—One Patient, One Family, and One Paw at a Time
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is seeking a skilled, motivated, and patient-focused Veterinary Technician to join our Primary Care team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys a fast-paced hospital environment, loves helping animals and their families, and wants to continue building their clinical skills in a high-level, team-centered setting.
Our technicians are not “just helping the doctor.” They are patient advocates, client educators, problem-solvers, comfort-givers, and an essential part of the medical team.
Not Your Average Morning Commute
Your workday begins on our beautiful working farm campus, where you may be greeted by longhorns, emus, goats, pigs, and geese before you even walk through the hospital doors.
Yes—it is a veterinary hospital.
Yes—it is also a working farm.
And yes—the animals may occasionally judge your parking.
Forgot breakfast or coffee? We have you covered with a fully stocked breakfast bar and complimentary snacks available to our team.
Once your shift begins, you will step into a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your skills truly matter. You may assist with outpatient appointments, mobile visits in clients’ homes, walk-in urgent care cases, dentistry, and soft-tissue surgery.
Throughout the day, you will help bring calm, clarity, compassion, and excellent nursing care to patients and their families.
What You’ll Do
- Obtain patient histories and accurately document information in the electronic medical record
- Assist veterinarians in exam rooms and during mobile appointments
- Provide high-quality nursing care to dogs, cats, and occasionally exotic species
- Prepare vaccines and fill preventive medications
- Perform venipuncture and assist with examinations and treatments
- Handle and restrain patients using Fear Free techniques
- Perform nail trims and anal gland expressions
- Assist with diagnostic imaging and radiographs
- Educate clients about medications, treatments, preventive care, and wellness recommendations
- Assist with anesthesia induction and surgical-site preparation
- Prepare and maintain surgical suites, equipment, and supplies
- Monitor sedated and anesthetized patients
- Record patient data, monitor vital signs, and administer medications accurately
- Stock, clean, and maintain organized workspaces
- Follow hospital policies, medical protocols, and documentation standards
- Support your teammates and contribute to a positive hospital culture
What We’re Looking For
- At least one year of Veterinary Technician experience
- CVT, RVT, or LVT credential preferred
- Venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and patient-handling skills preferred
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized in a busy clinical environment
- Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Compassion, dependability, attention to detail, and a desire to keep learning
Physical and Scheduling Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry animals or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment
- Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking skills
- Availability for evenings, weekends, or holidays based on department needs
What Success Looks Like
Our team members are expected to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and accountability.
Successful candidates communicate respectfully, maintain accurate medical records, follow hospital policies and medical protocols, accept feedback, continue learning, and jump in to support the team when needed.
No one works alone here. Great patient care takes a team—and we believe the best teams support one another.
We Strive to BE EPIC
At Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, our values guide how we care for our patients, clients, and one another:
- Empowerment
- Empathy
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Collaboration
We are looking for someone who brings these values to work each day through compassionate patient care, respectful communication, accountability, and teamwork.
Why Choose Mount Laurel Animal Hospital?
Your skills will be valued, your professional development will be supported, and your work will have a direct impact on patient care.
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is a fast-growing, privately owned hospital committed to high-quality medicine, strong nursing support, professional growth, and work-life balance.
Our team includes more than 400 highly trained support staff members, including Veterinary Technician Specialists in multiple fields. Our collaborative environment is supported by leading-edge technology, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and more.
Located just outside Philadelphia and within driving distance of New York City and the Jersey Shore, Mount Laurel offers an excellent location for both career and lifestyle.
Come grow your skills, support an incredible team, and help us provide exceptional care—from the tiniest kitten to the occasional exotic patient.
Learn more about our team and culture at:
https://mlahvet.com/beepic/
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace that embraces diversity. Discrimination of any kind is strictly prohibited, and our policies apply to all aspects of employment.
Accommodation Notice
Applicants who require accommodations during the application or interview process please let us know. All accommodation requests will remain confidential and will not affect candidacy.
All accommodation requests will remain confidential and will not affect candidacy. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.
Final compensation is based on industry experience, schedule availability, credentials, technical skills, and demonstrated abilities.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (Required)
Work Location: In person
